February's selection for Kathleen Tracy's SmallQuiltTalk sew along is Civil War Scraps Doll Quilt, from her book titled The Civil War Sewing Circle. I cut the required squares and half square triangles one evening last week. I spent most of Saturday piecing it together.
I used Windham Fabrics by Julie Hendricksen, Marcus Fabrics by Paula Barnes and Judie Rothermel, and Andover Fabrics by Jo Morton.
When all was said and done, my mini became this...
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| Civil War Scraps Doll Quilt Finished size - 17.5" x 22" |
I have always enjoyed making mini quilts... but for some reason I really enjoyed putting this one together! I'm especially proud of myself for staying as true as possible to the fabric colors Kathleen used on her model in the book! (I'm famous for making color changes!) I machine quilted very simple straight lines, using Aurifil 50, color #2370 (taupe) on the 5 center blocks, and Aurifil 50, color #1140 (cypress) on the navy triangles and the green top and bottom borders. This was the first time I put overlapped binding on a quilt. Kathleen's directions were excellent, as always. I'm looking forward to March 1st, when Kathleen will reveal the March mini quilt!!! To learn more about Kathleen's SmallQuiltTalk Sew Along, click here.
I hope the days ahead are happily filled with sewing time for all of you!
You CW Scrap Doll Quilt quilt is perfect, love your fabric choices. Worked on mine today, just need to add the borders and then quilt and bind. Need to hurry as I still have the Simply Charming quilt to do.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, you always do such nice work.
ReplyDeleteI've got my pieces cut out for both of my small quilts ( simply charming and Kathy's). Just need the time to sew them!
Your little quilt is scrumptious! Love your fabrics and the quilting is perfect. Well done!
ReplyDeleteNot only does the quilt look right to you, it looks right to me. I need to spend more time with my sewing machine but applique has so captivated me.
ReplyDeleteIt's fabulous, Kathy. WTG!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Kathy. You did a great job. I made one of those blocks, once, and really liked it, but I haven't made the whole quilt. Looks so nice, girl. Are you keeping this for you?
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Love your color/fabric choices!:)
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is beautifull and perfectly made. You are fast with this. I still have to finish my january quilt. It's next in the row now.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joke
I just love your little quilt :) And now I can't wait to see March's project.
ReplyDeleteSmiles, DianeM
It is absolutely wonderful! I LOVE the colors!
ReplyDeleteLove you CW quilt! Is that a black Thimbleberries square .... looks great in the quilt!
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ReplyDeleteDarling doll quilt! You did a great job replicating the original.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!!!! Love!
ReplyDeleteOoh, Kathy, I'm truly liking this one - ALOT ! The colors are perfect !
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I do the same thing with colors most of the time...I have to make them my own ya know! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! There are so many reasons to love a mini quilt!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this quilt. Thanks for sharing your fabric sources. Do you have a mini quilt wall?
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Kathy! I just love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it - and the fussy cut flower on the red square. Your fabrics are perfect together!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful fabrics & quilt. I don't make the monthly challenge this year, but have 12 beautiful minis from last year ! XXX
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is very pretty! I still have this one on my 'to do' list.
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